OMNI Features｜Breakthrough success for Green Volt floating windfarm in UK renewable power auction．EDF Renewables Acquires 100% Stake in "West Sea Energy 1" Offshore Wind Project from Shell Overseas Holdings．Blackstone Acquire APAC Data Center Firm AirTrunk n Historic AU$24bn

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｜Breakthrough success for Green Volt floating windfarm in UK renewable power auction
The Green Volt project, a collaboration between Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, has won a 15-year Contract for Difference from the United Kingdom Government. This landmark floating offshore wind project will help drive offshore turbines into areas with higher wind speeds. Stephen Bull, CEO of Vårgrønn, expressed that the contract affirms the United Kingdom's confidence in their plan to develop Europe's largest floating offshore windfarm. Green Volt will drive investment in port infrastructure and bolster the floating wind sector, stimulating economic growth and technological advancements.

Nicol Stephen, CEO of Flotation Energy, highlighted that Green Volt, a £2.5 billion project located 80 km off the Northeast Scotland coast, will generate over 2,800 jobs during its construction. The windfarm will supply renewable electricity to the United Kingdom's grid and nearby oil and gas platforms, marking a significant milestone towards the country's 2030 goal of 5GW of floating offshore wind power.

｜EDF Renewables Acquires 100% Stake in "West Sea Energy 1" Offshore Wind Project from Shell Overseas Holdings
EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of French state-owned energy group EDF (Electricité de France), announced today (3rd) that it has fully acquired the West Sea Energy 1 offshore wind project in Yeonggwang County, Jeollanam-do, Korea, from Shell Overseas Holdings. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for EDF Renewables in expanding its offshore wind business in Korea and Asia-Pacific.

The West Sea Energy 1 project will be EDF Renewables' first offshore wind project in Korea, with a capacity of up to 1.5 GW. The project aims to secure a power generation license by next year. EDF Renewables currently operates 9 offshore wind farms globally, with an additional 3 under construction. The company has expressed its commitment to contributing to Korea's 2030 target of 14.3 GW in offshore wind installed capacity.

｜Blackstone Acquire APAC Data Center Firm AirTrunk n Historic AU$24bn
Blackstone acquired APAC data center firm AirTrunk for US$16.1 billion, making it the largest acquisition ever.

AirTrunk, founded in 2015, was led by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP), collectively owning 88% of AirTrunk. The deal, subject to approval by the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), includes funds from Blackstone's various investment arms and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP), purchasing the company from MAM and the PSP.

AirTrunk operates hyperscale data centers across Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore. The acquisition bolsters Blackstone's digital infrastructure portfolio, as they aim to lead in sectors like data centers, power, and related services. AirTrunk CEO Robin Khuda highlighted the transaction's role in supporting future cloud services and AI growth across the Asia-Pacific region.

Source: Vårgrønn｜Korea Energy News｜DCD